Hourly Rates

$250

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I chose intellectual property as a primary area of practice because of my science background.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I think clients should take the time to learn about their legal issues and I often refer clients to the court self-help websites, the USPTO website, and Nolo publications. When a client has at least a basic understanding of the legal issues, it tends to create a better attorney-client relationship.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I generally have the clients prepare a detailed chronology of events leading to the legal issues at hand prior to meeting clients in person. This refreshes the client's memory and gives me the ability to look at something while the client tells me about the situation. Often, clients become emotional about the legal problems and tend to "vent" rather than focusing on the facts at hand. A detailed chronology helps the client and me focus on the situation to identify issues and possible solutions in a more efficient manner.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I have coached clients in pro per, however, I prefer not to do this as I cannot be certain how my coaching is interpreted by the client and what the client decides to pick and chose from the advice offered. I will do this type of work in very limited instances.

I worked as a research scientist for approximately ten years before becoming a lawyer. This experience and scientific background qualified me to become licensed as a patent attorney. My work as a research scientist was highly analytical and helps me in analyzing cases and complex fact patterns.

My strengths are my commitment to my clients and to assist them with identifying their goals and providing legal services that make sense for each client. I can be a very aggressive attorney.

Personal interests:

I love traveling with my two little mini dachshunds, Chloe and Oliver. I love taking them to Carmel to enjoy the beach.

License

Bar Number: 216106
California , 2001

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctorate
, 2001
Sacramento, CA
Concentrations in Intellectual Property and International Law

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Sciences
, 1993
East Lansing, MI
Microbiology

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